Join us for our 8th Annual Research Festival - in partnership with Biosphere Isle of Man
Date: Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd October 2026
Location: Colonnade & Promenade Suites, Villa Marina
Theme: Our Biosphere
Details of how to book your tickets will be released soon.
How to get involved
- Present at this year's event - we'll soon be issuing a call for papers
- Are you a Manx Graduate? We'll soon be issuing information on the Manx Dissertation competition
- Attend the event (full itinerary below, please book your tickets on Eventbrite.
What is the Research Festival
Hosted by UCM in partnership with researchers on and off the Island (and this year in partnership with Biosphere Isle of Man), Research Vannin is taking a collaborative approach to promoting a vibrant and productive research community through the sharing of resources, events and networking opportunities. Our goal is to facilitate collaboration between researchers, on and off-Island; promote the reputation of Island-based research, and educate.
The Research Festival offers students, independent researchers and guests alike the opportunity to listen to presentations, participate in research workshops and network over coffee and lunch.
Itinerary
Thursday 22nd October - details for the keynote address (aka the Biosphere Isle of Man Annual Lecture) are to be announced soon.
Friday 23rd October - the itinerary for the full day of the festival will be announced in due course.
Stands & exhibits:
We're always pleased to welcome a range of exhibitors related to Our Biosphere and Research. If you would like to have a stand at this year's event, please contact gail.corrin@ucm.ac.im for more information.
Refreshments
There will be complementary tea & coffee available.
You will be able to purchase lunch on site from the catering van which will be outside the main entrance.
Previous events
If you missed the Research Festival in previous years you can watch the presentations from: